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Commonly Asked Questions

What can I do to reduce my risk for dementia?

Nearly half of dementia cases could be reduced by addressing modifiable risk factors. Research is continually advancing and there are many potential risk factors being studied around the world. These are the top 14 modifiable risk factors as of 2024.

Here are AARP’s Six pillars of brain health to simplify next steps and help us form brain healthy habits:

I care for someone with memory loss.

You are not alone. Everyone has either been a caregiver, is currently a caregiver, will be a caregiver, or will need a caregiver.

  • Here’s some organizations who specialize in supporting caregivers.

Information and Resources

Commonly Asked Questions

Begin your journey by finding answers to the most commonly asked questions about dementia.

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Brain Health

This page provides an overview of ways to improve your brain health, dementia risk factors, and provides tips and resources.

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About Us

Hawai‘i Dementia Initiative is a coalition of people across Hawai‘i who are passionate about all things dementia.

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Support Groups & Upcoming Events

July 12th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Project Dana Caregiver Support Group

Project Dana’s Caring for the Caregiver (C4C) program offers services to family caregivers and soon to be caregivers. The goal of the program is to help alleviate the stress that […]

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July 14th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Alzheimer's Association Hawaiʻi Chapter (Oʻahu) Caregiver Support Group

We offer support groups for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment […]

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July 15th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Online Champion Course 3 + 4

Positive Approach to Care’s Champion Courses are online live courses that help learners begin to build the skills needed to interact with someone living with dementia. Champion Course 3 + […]

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